sotofamilia on "Breastfeeding and seasonal allergies - medicine?"
So I live in Maryland and my ragweed allergies are in full-force. Are there any allergy medicines, either homeopathic or regular, that are safe to take while breastfeeding? Any other ideas? I'm so...
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i take a prescription nasal spray (generic form of nasacrot AQ) and have not had any breastfeeding issues.
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I took generic claritin and had no issues. My doctor and LC both said it was safe for breastfeeding.
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@edelweiss: @Bluebonnet: thanks ladies! This itchy nose is driving me crazy!
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The only thing that works for me is Benedryl. Claritin is child's play for my allergies! I just take 1 and make sure to take my prenatal vitamins and supplements like Mother's Milk Plus or Fenugreek...
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@shopaholic: Interesting. My doctor (allergist) and LC specifically said to avoid Benadryl because its known for decreasing supply as well as causing LO to be fussy or drowsy.
View Articleshopaholic on "Breastfeeding and seasonal allergies - medicine?"
@Bluebonnet: I know. I waffled on taking it for so long too, but nothing else really works for me. I usually take it at night after LO's gone to sleep, and take all my supplements. So ar no problem....
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@shopaholic: Its great that you found a solution that works for you and doesn't impact your supply. I hope I didn't come across as judgemental, I wanted to let the original poster (and anyone else that...
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@Bluebonnet: oh not at all! I was really concerned before taking it too. The main concern seemed to be about a drowsy baby. So after I tested it once when I had a sleepless night of allergies. Every...
View Articlesotofamilia on "Breastfeeding and seasonal allergies - medicine?"
So I live in Maryland and my ragweed allergies are in full-force. Are there any allergy medicines, either homeopathic or regular, that are safe to take while breastfeeding? Any other ideas? I'm so...
View Articleedelweiss on "Breastfeeding and seasonal allergies - medicine?"
i take a prescription nasal spray (generic form of nasacrot AQ) and have not had any breastfeeding issues.
View ArticleBluebonnet on "Breastfeeding and seasonal allergies - medicine?"
I took generic claritin and had no issues. My doctor and LC both said it was safe for breastfeeding.
View Articlesotofamilia on "Breastfeeding and seasonal allergies - medicine?"
@edelweiss: @Bluebonnet: thanks ladies! This itchy nose is driving me crazy!
View Articleshopaholic on "Breastfeeding and seasonal allergies - medicine?"
The only thing that works for me is Benedryl. Claritin is child's play for my allergies! I just take 1 and make sure to take my prenatal vitamins and supplements like Mother's Milk Plus or Fenugreek...
View ArticleBluebonnet on "Breastfeeding and seasonal allergies - medicine?"
@shopaholic: Interesting. My doctor (allergist) and LC specifically said to avoid Benadryl because its known for decreasing supply as well as causing LO to be fussy or drowsy.
View Articleshopaholic on "Breastfeeding and seasonal allergies - medicine?"
@Bluebonnet: I know. I waffled on taking it for so long too, but nothing else really works for me. I usually take it at night after LO's gone to sleep, and take all my supplements. So ar no problem....
View ArticleBluebonnet on "Breastfeeding and seasonal allergies - medicine?"
@shopaholic: Its great that you found a solution that works for you and doesn't impact your supply. I hope I didn't come across as judgemental, I wanted to let the original poster (and anyone else that...
View Articleshopaholic on "Breastfeeding and seasonal allergies - medicine?"
@Bluebonnet: oh not at all! I was really concerned before taking it too. The main concern seemed to be about a drowsy baby. So after I tested it once when I had a sleepless night of allergies. Every...
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